Is a Mongoose heavier than a Hedgehog?

The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Hedgehog

Name

Name:Mongoose

Name:Hedgehog

Weight

Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)

Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs)

* Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg

* West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation.

Height

Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in )

Height:12 cm, (4.7 in )

Top Speed

Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph)

Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph)

Lifespan in Wild (years)

Lifespan in Wild (years):12

Lifespan in Wild (years):4

Description

Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance.

Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds.

Name:Mongoose

Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)

* Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg

Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in )

Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph)

Lifespan in Wild (years):12

Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance.

Name:Hedgehog

Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs)

* West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation.

Height:12 cm, (4.7 in )

Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph)

Lifespan in Wild (years):4

Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds.